The Southern foodie doesn't plan to change her style of cooking, but she does admit that she will say a little louder, "Eat this in moderation," she tells USA Today. "But I don't cook that way every day. But when you want fried chicken, nothing will take the place."

The chef was diagnosed three years ago during a routine doctor's visit.

Paula said on Today, "I share with you all these yummy, fattening recipes, but I tell people, in moderation, you can have that little piece of pie. Honey, I'm your cook, not your doctor. You are going to have to be responsible for yourself."

According to USA Today, Paula is walking a mile or more a day on a treadmill and stopped drinking sweet tea to keep her sugar under control.